The Dragonflies' Lair~Thread XXXXI

To: MEG33; NY Attitude; Lady Jag; All

Perfect! That must be Chef Tude back there.

Yummy!!!

Smiles.

881 posted on 09/09/2007 12:34:50 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)

To: Soaring Feather

882 posted on 09/09/2007 12:42:07 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

To: Soaring Feather; All

Poem For People That Are Understandably Too Busy To Read Poetry

Relax. This won't last long.
Or if it does, or if the lines
make you sleepy or bored,
give in to sleep, turn on
the T.V., deal the cards.
This poem is built to withstand
such things. Its feelings
cannot be hurt. They exist
somewhere in the poet,
and I am far away.
Pick it up anytime. Start it
in the middle if you wish.
It is as approachable as melodrama,
and can offer you violence
if it is violence you like. Look,
there's a man on a sidewalk;
the way his leg is quivering
he'll never be the same again.
This is your poem
and I know you're busy at the office
or the kids are into your last nerve.
Maybe it's sex you've always wanted.
Well, they lie together
like the party's unbuttoned coats,
slumped on the bed
waiting for drunken arms to move them.
I don't think you want me to go on;
everyone has his expectations, but this
is a poem for the entire family.
Right now, Budweiser
is dripping from a waterfall,
deodorants are hissing into armpits
of people you resemble,
and the two lovers are dressing now,
saying farewell.
I don't know what music this poem
can come up with, but clearly
it's needed. For it's apparent
they will never see each other again
and we need music for this
because there was never music when he or she
left you standing on the corner.
You see, I want this poem to be nicer
than life. I want you to look at it
when anxiety zigzags your stomach
and the last tranquilizer is gone
and you need someone to tell you
I'll be here when you want me
like the sound inside a shell.
The poem is saying that to you now.
But don't give anything for this poem.
It doesn't expect much. It will never say more
than listening can explain.
Just keep it in your attache case
or in your house. And if you're not asleep
by now, or bored beyond sense,
the poem wants you to laugh. Laugh at
yourself, laugh at this poem, at all poetry.
Come on:

Good. Now here's what poetry can do.

Imagine yourself a caterpillar.
There's an awful shrug and, suddenly,
You're beautiful for as long as you live.

Submitted by Jen

Stephen Dunn

883 posted on 09/09/2007 12:45:29 PM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)

To: Soaring Feather

*sniff* May the muse be will you in whatever you do. (((((HUGS)))))

884 posted on 09/09/2007 12:47:18 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

To: Soaring Feather

885 posted on 09/09/2007 12:48:01 PM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)

To: Lady Jag; All

Metamorphoses by Ovid

This is extremely long so only posting a link to it.

886 posted on 09/09/2007 1:00:46 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)

To: Kathy in Alaska

My dearest, oldest FRFriend, our roads will always meet-
never shall I forget the fusion and bonding us together in a common cause,
the support of the greatest Military in the world.

Do not be sad, it's not the end,
but a dragonflies' flight to another land.

The gypsy in my soul has itchy feet, but a strong memory holding dear to those close and treasured friends. Always *HUGS* to Kathy in Alaska!

887 posted on 09/09/2007 1:09:21 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)

To: Soaring Feather

888 posted on 09/09/2007 1:34:28 PM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)

889 posted on 09/09/2007 1:39:21 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)

To: Soaring Feather

890 posted on 09/09/2007 1:48:53 PM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)

To: Lady Jag; NY Attitude; MEG33; Kathy in Alaska

And Happy Cows will dance.

891 posted on 09/09/2007 1:54:00 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)

To: Soaring Feather

May your muse always soar!!

I understand your gypsy.

You taught me to “read poetry”. d:o)

Forever...*HUGS*

892 posted on 09/09/2007 1:55:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

To: Soaring Feather; NY Attitude; MEG33; Kathy in Alaska

893 posted on 09/09/2007 2:01:08 PM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)

Oh my goodness, this is adorable. Just a sweet as the little lady shopping owl, I love that one also.

894 posted on 09/09/2007 2:03:56 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)

To: Soaring Feather

895 posted on 09/09/2007 2:25:52 PM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)

Now that I am at a real keyboard and not my phone, what a beautiful setting. I am sure that is Maine Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp. Of course this is a place setting for one very hungry person. What ever that could dream up would not compare to the visual that you presented. However:
Desert:
- Triple Layer Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate filling and icing and chocolate slivers of dark chocolate candy
- A double scoop of dark and rich Chocolate Gelato covered with Deep and Dark Chocolate Syrup
- Surrounding the base of the cake are Chocolate covered Strawberries
and of course the gallons of rich Columbian Coffee to wash it down.

896 posted on 09/09/2007 3:00:23 PM PDT by NY Attitude (You are responsible for your safety until the arrival of Law Enforcement Officers!)

To: Soaring Feather

LOL. A lot younger and thinner Chef Tude. LOL

897 posted on 09/09/2007 3:01:37 PM PDT by NY Attitude (You are responsible for your safety until the arrival of Law Enforcement Officers!)

To: Soaring Feather

My first....for you. *Hugs*

A Feather dances
Inspired by the breeze
On a backdrop of changing hues

As the Feather soars
It appears to some
Twas the Feather that was the muse

898 posted on 09/09/2007 3:10:14 PM PDT by AZamericonnie

To: Soaring Feather; Lady Jag; MEG33

...And I found in a far place,
a place of big skies and big clouds,
a reminder of things bright and true,
of things friendly and warm,
of things cozy and fun.

May you take all those things with you, yourself,
to brighten your way, to lighten your load,
as you have done so many times for others,
where ever your own road may lead you.

Best Always,
-SB

899 posted on 09/09/2007 3:36:27 PM PDT by Seadog Bytes (OPM - The Liberal 'solution' to every societal problem. (Other People's Money))

To: AZamericonnie

Awww, Connie, *HUGS*. Lovely, absolutely lovely. Thank You.

900 posted on 09/09/2007 3:39:28 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)

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